New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Head and tail intact unless fillet is 14 in or more; Cod Spawning Protection Area closures apply Apr/May/Jun.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
HaddockBlack lateral line and the thumbprint blotch. Tell them apart
PollockGreenish, faint line, pointed snout. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
New Hampshire state record
NH Fish & Game Verified Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blotchy brown-green with a PALE lateral line arching over the pectorals, a chin barbel, and a square tail. More on the Atlantic cod page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic cod in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic cod in New Hampshire?
23 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many Atlantic cod can you keep in New Hampshire?
1 fish/day.
When is Atlantic cod season in New Hampshire?
Open Sep 1 - Oct 31 (closed Nov 1 - Aug 31). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the New Hampshire record Atlantic cod?
98 lb 12 oz, Isle of Shoals, Hampton (1969).
How current is this New Hampshire Atlantic cod rule?
Source: NH F&G 2026, last checked Sep 10, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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